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Good news, Hawks fans: Second team All-Pro Kam Chancellor, key contributor Luke Willson and potential game-breaker Percy Harvin are all expected to play in Saturday’s divisional playoff matchup with the New Orleans Saints after both teams Friday released their final injury reports for the game.

It looked like a long shot when he was carted off the field a couple of weeks ago, but Hawks tight end should be ready to play Saturday. (Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Starting middle linebacker K.J. Wright will miss his fourth-straight game after breaking a bone in his foot at San Francisco on Dec. 8.

While Harvin’s return will generate the most publicity, the most surprising is Willson, who suffered an ugly ankle sprain in the team’s regular-season finale against St. Louis on Dec. 29, but had been a full practice participant all week long.

For the Saints, tackle Terron Armstead (knee), cornerback Keenan Lewis (head/neck) and guard Jahri Evans (ankle) are all listed as probable. Starting running back Pierre Thomas (chest), who missed the team’s wild-card game last Saturday in Philadelphia, is questionable, as is defensive end Akiem Hicks (ankle).

Lewis is the biggest factor here. The team’s best remaining corner — New Orleans has three on injured reserve — Lewis suffered an apparent concussion against the Eagles last weekend and was considered questionable to return this week.